Foundation for Foster Children

Orlando Magic vs Bulls - October 25th
2025-10-25 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Thanks to the Orlando Magic’s Share the Magic program, the Foundation for Foster Children has received donated tickets for select home games this season! Caregivers can request tickets for the youth in their care by completing the RSVP form below.
Important Information:

Each game includes 20 tickets, available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Completing this RSVP form does not guarantee tickets. You will receive a confirmation email once your request is approved.
If approved, tickets will be sent via email 24 hours before the game.
Tickets are digital only and will be transferred through Ticketmaster. You must have both a Ticketmaster account and an Orlando Magic account using the same email address to receive the tickets.
Please check your email (including spam/junk folders) for your confirmation and ticket delivery.

We’re so excited to offer this opportunity for your family to enjoy a fun night out cheering on the Orlando Magic!

Trunk or Treat – Family RSVP
2025-10-25 10:00 - 12:00
Date: Saturday, October 25Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMLocation: 2265 Lee Rd, Winter Park, FL 32789 (Parking Lot)
Join us for a safe and fun Trunk or Treat experience designed for foster children, youth, and their families! Enjoy a morning filled with decorated trunks, music, games, and family-friendly activities. Costumes are encouraged!
To help us manage the flow of guests and ensure everyone has a great experience, please select a 30-minute time slot below. Please RSVP only for the children and youth who will be attending. Adults do not need to be included in the RSVP count.
Choose Your Arrival Time:(Each family/group will select one of the following)

10:00 – 10:30 AM

10:30 – 11:00 AM

11:00 – 11:30 AM

11:30 – 12:00 PM

Volunteer Sign-Up: Decorate Your Trunk
2025-10-25 09:00 - 13:00
Date: Saturday, October 25Set-Up Time: 8:45 AM – 10:00 AMEvent Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMLocation: 2265 Lee Rd, Winter Park, FL 32789
Help us bring the Halloween fun! We’re looking for volunteers to decorate their car trunks and hand out candy to children and youth in foster care.
We have space for 20 cars—grab your spot today!🎃 We’ll provide the candy.🚗 You bring your car and decorations (costumes encouraged!).👻 Family-friendly themes only, please!
Questions? Contact Nadelein Arteaga at narteaga@ffc.org

Orlando Museum of Art - FREE Entry
2025-10-16 10:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-18 10:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-21 10:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-17 10:00 - 20:00
Access for All at OMA is a monthly free day dedicated to the community. On the third Thursday of each month, OMA will extend their hours from 10 AM to 8 PM, offering free admission to all visitors. Each event will feature live performances, educational experiences, and more! Sketching materials will be available to visitors between 5 pm and 7 pm, and a docent-led highlights tour will be held at 7 pm.
Access for All at OMA 2025 Dates:
January 16
February 20
March 20
April 17
May 15
June 19
July 17
August 21
September 18
October 16
December 18

FFC Open House
2025-10-16 10:00 - 16:00 | FFC Youth Center, 2265 Lee Rd, Suite 101, Winter Park, FL, 32789, United States
Meet our team, discover our mission, and learn how we can impact foster youth together! Join us for the Foundation for Foster Children’s Open House to see firsthand how we’re transforming lives in our community. Stop by to grab a snack, connect with our passionate team, and explore ways you can help foster youth in Central Florida reach their potential, build lasting connections, and feel a true sense of belonging.
Every day, we witness the resilience of children in foster care, and through our Enrich, Educate, and Empower programs, we provide personalized support to help them thrive. Whether you’re interested in volunteering, offering financial partnership, or simply learning more, we’d love to connect with you. Together, we can create a future filled with possibility and purpose for every foster child.
Please pick a 30-minute drop in time that works best for you. Limited spots are available for our 1-hour Lunch & Learn presentation, where we’ll dive deeper into our impact and programs. Lunch will be provided, so be sure to RSVP early to secure your seat!
Event Details:
Dates: Thursday, May 1; Thursday, December 4
Drop-in Times: 10am – 12pm | 12pm – 1pm (1-Hour Lunch & Learn Presentation, Food Provided!) | 2pm – 4pm
Location: 2265 Lee Road, Suite 101, Winter Park, FL 32789

Empower Workshop: Employment, Transportation, Post-18
2025-10-13 08:00 - 17:00

Orlando Pride vs Portland Thorns - Friday, October 10th 8PM
2025-10-10 20:00 - 22:00
The Foundation for Foster Children has partnered with the Orlando Pride to offer free tickets to several home games! We are so excited to share this opportunity with our families.
Tickets will be first-come, first-served and sent to you digitally through Ticketmaster. You must have or create a Ticketmaster account using the email you provide below to receive your tickets.

Please only RSVP if you are committed to attending.

You will receive an email confirmation if your request is approved, and the tickets will be transferred to your Ticketmaster account.

Please note: To ensure as many foster children and youth as possible can enjoy this opportunity, each family group may request up to 5 tickets total. Spots are limited, so RSVP only for those who will attend!
At Foundation for Foster Children (FFC), we are committed to supporting foster children, foster youth, and their families by providing access to our Enrichment Services. These services are available to:
– Foster children and youth who are part of a licensed foster family, kinship care family (Relative/Non-Relative), Group home. Transition Home.
– Adopted children: To be eligible for Enrichment Services, the child or youth must have received services from FFC at least three years prior to their adoption (as of January 1st, 2022).
Please list the full names of each person in your party attending the event. If you are RSVPing for a foster child or youth, they must be enrolled in the Enrich program to participate. If they have not yet completed the one-time Enrich Enrollment Form, please complete it HERE before attending.

Jeni's Ice Cream Social Benefiting FFC! 🍦
2025-10-09 16:00 - 19:00 | Jeni’s Ice Cream, 510 N Orlando Ave #102, Winter Park, FL, 32789
Join Us for a Sweet Cause! 🍦Ice Cream Social at Jeni’s – October 9 | 4:00 – 7:00 PMJeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, 510 Orlando Ave, Winter Park
Treat yourself to something sweet while giving back! Stop by Jeni’s in Winter Park on October 9th between 4–7 PM for our Ice Cream Social, where 25% of all sales will be donated to the Foundation for Foster Children.
Bring your family, swing by with friends, or treat the kids after school — every scoop supports our mission to create meaningful connections and personalized support for foster youth across Central Florida.
This is more than just dessert; it’s an opportunity to connect community with cause in the most delicious way possible.
We can’t wait to see you there!

Board Retreat - October
2025-10-09
Location and Time TBD

Leu Gardens - Free Day & Story Time
2025-10-06 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-01 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-04 08:00 - 17:00
Entry is FREE for everyone during select first Mondays of the month from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday, March 03, 2025
Monday, April 07, 2025
Monday, May 05, 2025
Monday, June 02, 2025
Monday, July 07, 2025

Saturday, September 20th - Let's Get Creative at The Abbey
2025-09-20 10:00 - 13:00 | The Abbey, 100 S Eola Dr UNIT 100, Orlando, FL, 32801, United States
What is it?
Join FFC on September 20th from 10 am-1 pm for Get Creative at The Abbey! The event is a fine arts-focused afternoon of 4 mini masterclass stations, taught by local artists and theater personnel. Each attendee will get to participate in all 4 stations, spending 20 minutes at each one. At the end, there will be an opportunity for anyone to show off what they created or learned! This event is appropriate for ages: 12 – 18

Station 1: Writing/Poetry (Hosted by Page 15)
Station 2: Acrylic Painting
Station 3: Acting
Station 4: Improv (Hosted by SAK Comedy)

Where?
The Abbey – 100 S Eola Dr UNIT 100 Orlando, FL 32801

Get Creative at The Abbey – September 2024

VOLUNTEER - Saturday, September 20th - Let's Get Creative at The Abbey
2025-09-20 09:00 - 13:30 | The Abbey, 100 S Eola Dr UNIT 100, Orlando, FL, 32801, United States
What is it?
Join FFC on September 20th for Get Creative at The Abbey! The event is a fine arts-focused afternoon of 4 mini masterclass stations, taught by local artists and theater personnel. Each attendee will get to participate in all 4 stations, spending 20 minutes at each one. At the end, there will be an opportunity for anyone to show off what they created or learned!

Station 1: Writing/Poetry (Hosted by Page 15)
Station 2: Acrylic Painting
Station 3: Acting
Station 4: Improv (Hosted by SAK Comedy)

Where?
The Abbey – 100 S Eola Dr UNIT 100 Orlando, FL 32801

Volunteer Roles & Duties:
✔️ Volunteers arrive at 9:00 AM for set-up✔️ Event Check-In (welcome guests + distribute name tags)✔️ Food Distribution (help pass out Panera pre-packed meals)✔️ Workshop Assistance (support sessions like acrylic painting, improv, acting, poetry)✔️ Student Engagement (interact with youth, guide them between sessions, answer questions)✔️ Event Set-Up & Clean-Up
✨ No experience needed—just bring your positive energy and a smile!
Requirements:

Volunteers must be 18+

Comfortable engaging with students and assisting where needed

Get Creative at The Abbey – September 2024

Driven by Purpose - A Free Fundraiser
2025-09-18 17:30 - 20:00 | Fields BMW, 963 Wymore Rd, Winter Park, FL, 32789, United States
Join us for a powerful evening as we celebrate the capstone event of Foundation for Foster Children’s 15th year.
Set against the sleek backdrop of Fields BMW, Driven by Purpose — a free fundraising event — invites you to experience the mission in motion through immersive stories, meaningful connections, and an inspiring program. Enjoy gourmet hors d’oeuvres, signature cocktails, and moments that will move you to make a difference in the lives of youth navigating the foster care system.

We invite you to RSVP and make it an evening you wont forget!
CLICK HERE TO RSVP

Volunteer Opportunity - Driven by Purpose at Fields BMW
2025-09-18 15:30 - 21:30 | Fields BMW, 963 Wymore Rd, Winter Park, FL, 32789, United States
Join us for Driven by Purpose, the capstone event of the Foundation for Foster Children’s 15th year. Guests will experience our mission in motion through immersive stories, meaningful connections, and an inspiring program.
Volunteers will help with:
– Guest check-in and registration
– Greeting and directing attendees
– Supporting the immersive experience stations
– Event flow assistance and cleanup
This is a meaningful opportunity to be part of a night that raises awareness and support for youth navigating the foster care system.
Location: 963 Wymore Rd, Winter Park, FL 32789
Time Commitment: 3:30 pm to 9:30 pm

Orlando Pride vs Bay FC - Saturday, September 13th 5PM
2025-09-13 17:00 - 19:00

Jeni's Ice Cream Social Benefiting FFC! 🍦
2025-09-11 16:00 - 19:00 | Jeni’s Ice Cream, 510 N Orlando Ave #102, Winter Park, FL, 32789
Join Us for a Sweet Cause! 🍦Ice Cream Social at Jeni’s – September 11 | 4:00 – 7:00 PMJeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, 510 Orlando Ave, Winter Park
Treat yourself to something sweet while giving back! Stop by Jeni’s in Winter Park on September 11th between 4–7 PM for our Ice Cream Social, where 25% of all sales will be donated to the Foundation for Foster Children.
Bring your family, swing by with friends, or treat the kids after school — every scoop supports our mission to create meaningful connections and personalized support for foster youth across Central Florida.
This is more than just dessert; it’s an opportunity to connect community with cause in the most delicious way possible.
We can’t wait to see you there!

Orlando Pride vs. NJ/NY Gotham - Friday, August 29th 8PM
2025-08-29 20:00 - 22:00

Orange County History Center - Free Admission
2025-08-21 17:00 - 21:00
Enjoy free admission to the Orange County History Center on event nights. Discover four floors of Central Florida history across an array of rotating and permanent exhibits, immersive displays, and interactive experiences.

Board Meeting - August
2025-08-21 08:30 - 10:30
Location: Dowstairs Office

Empower Workshop: Education Workshop
2025-08-21 08:00 - 17:00

Jeni's Ice Cream Social Benefiting FFC! 🍦
2025-08-14 16:00 - 19:00 | Jeni’s Ice Cream, 510 N Orlando Ave #102, Winter Park, FL, 32789
Join Us for a Sweet Cause! 🍦Ice Cream Social at Jeni’s – August 14 | 4:00 – 7:00 PMJeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, 510 Orlando Ave, Winter Park
Treat yourself to something sweet while giving back! Stop by Jeni’s in Winter Park on August 14th between 4–7 PM for our Ice Cream Social, where 25% of all sales will be donated to the Foundation for Foster Children.
Bring your family, swing by with friends, or treat the kids after school — every scoop supports our mission to create meaningful connections and personalized support for foster youth across Central Florida.
This is more than just dessert; it’s an opportunity to connect community with cause in the most delicious way possible.
We can’t wait to see you there!

Orlando Pride vs. Racing Louisville - Saturday, August 9th 7:30PM
2025-08-09 19:30 - 21:30

Orlando Pride vs Utah Royals - Sunday, August 3rd 6PM
2025-08-03 18:00 - 21:00

Back-to-School Bash RSVP
2025-08-02 10:00 - 12:00 | FFC Office, 2265 Lee Rd Suite 203, Winter Park, FL, 32789, United States
Join us for a fun and family-friendly Back-to-School Event! Families will have the opportunity to pick up school supplies and enjoy kid-friendly activities designed to start the school year off right.
🗓 Date: Saturday, August 2nd🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Choose a 30-minute time slot that works best for your family)📍 Location: Foundation for Foster Children2265 Lee Rd, Winter Park, FL 32789 (Parking lot)
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Open to all ages – come celebrate the new school year with us!
Spots are limited – please RSVP below to reserve your time slot. To help us manage the flow of attendees and ensure every child has a great experience, please RSVP only for the children and youth who will be attending. Adults do not need to be included in the RSVP count.

FFC in the Community: Winter Park Farmers Market
2025-07-19 08:00 - 13:00 | Winter Park Farmers Market, 200 W. New England Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32789
Visit Us at the Winter Park Farmers Market!Swing by our table during your farmers market stroll to learn more about the Foundation for Foster Children and how we’re creating meaningful connections for youth in foster care. We’ll be there sharing our mission and ways you can get involved!
📍 Winter Park Farmers Market, 200 W New England Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789🗓️ Saturday, July 19, 2025 & Saturday, December 20, 2025🕗 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
We’d love to see you there!
